Congratulations to Barbara Hannigan on winning the GGPAA 2026, Canada’s highest distinction in the performing arts

Congratulations to Artist-in-Residence of the 2026 Prague Spring Festival, Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan, on winning The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards 2026 (GGPAA), Canada’s highest award for outstanding contributions to culture in Canada and abroad. Along with Barbara Hannigan, other recipients of this award in 2026 include film director, screenwriter, and producer James Cameron, choreographer Sylvain Émard, or actress and producer Tonya Williams.

Don’t miss Barbara Hannigan’s residency concerts at Prague Spring 2026 ❤️